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MISSION

The mission of the Dauphin County Planning Commission is to guide, coordinate and promote the wise and orderly use of land and resources in order to facilitate the growth of the local economy, enhance the quality of life and preserve the natural environment by meeting the needs of the County’s present population without compromising the needs of future generations.

The Dauphin County Planning Commission functions to fulfill the obligations under the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC).

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

On July 12, 2017, the Dauphin County Commissioners adopted a new 10-year comprehensive plan that outlines community, environmental and economic development goals for the county and establishes the steps needed to achieve these goals. (Read the news release)

Called “Growing Together,” the plan is the culmination of an extensive effort over the past year to coordinate with residents, public officials and a variety of organizations to develop a comprehensive, forward-looking plan.

This plan is the first county comprehensive plan in the state to have a dedicated website to invite public input and broaden awareness.

Dauphin County is also the first county to use the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s “Implementable Comprehensive Plan” approach to develop a user-friendly, action-oriented process for accomplishing goals.

Premier Project Awards

The Premier Project Award seeks to acknowledge professional leadership in creating projects which aid communities as they make planning decisions, promote smart growth and spark revitalization.

Individuals, organizations, municipalities, public authorities and developers, as well as public/private partnerships within Dauphin County may submit applications for projects in which they were principally involved in design, development or implementation.

NOTE: The deadline to submit entries for the 2017 Premier Project Awards will be announced in the near future.